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Use tethering

You can use your device to create an internet connection from a laptop or desktop. Follow these instructions to use tethering.You need to set up your device for internet to use this function. Click here for information on how to set up your device for internet.

Step 1 of 8

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

Step 2 of 8

Press the menu icon.

Step 3 of 8

Press Settings.

Step 4 of 8

Press More settings.

Step 5 of 8

Press Tethering and portable hotspot.

Step 6 of 8

Press USB tethering to turn on tethering.

Step 7 of 8

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.

Step 8 of 8

An internet connection from your computer via your device is automatically established.When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.

1.
Connect device and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

2.
Turn on tethering

Press the menu icon.

Press Settings.

Press More settings.

Press Tethering and portable hotspot.

Press USB tethering to turn on tethering.

When the box next to the menu item is ticked (V), the function is turned on.

3.
Establish connection

An internet connection from your computer via your device is automatically established.When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.

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